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RDA Toolkit is an integrated, browser-based, online product that allows users to interact with a collection of cataloging-related documents and resources including RDA: Resource Description and keyword searching all documents; the ability to create, store, and share personal and local cataloging documents; and an unlimited number of profiles that allow individual users to set and save personal preferences. Subscriptions to RDA Toolkit are sold by the user. A user is a single access seat to the toolkit. Buying more than one user allows the subscriber to have multiple users concurrently access the toolkit. A subscriber may buy any number of users.

Pricing

Effective January 1, 2017, RDA Toolkit pricing will be set in U.S. dollars only. Given the international growth of the Toolkit and the challenges of keeping up with fluctuations in the currency exchange market, simplifying our pricing practices will allow us to provide more reliable service to our customers. Though the price is given only in U.S. dollars, customers are still able to pay in the currency of their choice. The cost will be based on the exchange rate on the day of purchase. The price chart below reflects cost per user.

Number of Users

Cost Per User

1

$191

2

to

4

$181

5

to

9

$177

10

to

14

$172

15

to

19

$168

20

+

$163

Examples (In US Dollars)

1 user = $191

2 users = $181 per user x 2 = $362

5 users = $177 per user x 5 = $885

20 users= $163 per user x 20 = $3260

LIS Programs

RDA should be a core component of any cataloging course or training, and we want to ensure that access is easily available to LIS programs for instructors and students. As of October 17, 2017 we are announcing a new LIS pricing model:

30 users for $500
50 users for $800

This pricing structure offers a significant reduction in our current pricing, and includes changes meant to normalize our subscription processing. These flat rates are for 12-month subscriptions only and are listed in US dollars. We will no longer offer partial year subscriptions. LIS subscriptions are available for classroom use only at institutions with established LIS programs. LIS rates are not available for professional staff access to RDA Toolkit. RDA Trainers who lead 6 or more training sessions per year also qualify for LIS pricing. Please know that we still offer free training/workshop opportunities.

Here are the qualifications to enlist:

• You must contact RDA directly for free access for a training class/workshop at rdatoolkit@ala.org
• You should have a minimum subscription to RDA Toolkit
• If you charge a fee for your trainings/workshop to attendees, you must make us aware
• You will provide us with a list of participant email addresses
• Free access requests are limited to 5 per calendar year per subscriber.

Subscribe

RDA Toolkit Subscription

Please note that you need to “Accept” the RDA Toolkit License agreement (PDF of license available below) and the subscription terms, and then select the number of concurrent users you would like to add to your purchase. During checkout, you have the option to pay in any of the currencies listed. Twenty-four to forty-eight hours after you complete the checkout process, the RDA Toolkit staff will contact you to confirm your order.

Subscribers to the RDA Toolkit will need to sign the RDA Toolkit License Agreement (PDF of the license is listed at the bottom of this page). You do not need to sign and return the End User License Agreement (EULA)—it is here for your information. These licenses/agreements follow standard practice for this kind of product.